Active SLED Opportunity · IOWA · IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Iowa State University seeks proposals for a towable cellular antenna mast trailer (Cell on Wheels) capable of supporting multiple radio units with specific wind resistance and cable management requirements. Bids due by 8/11/2026.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from qualified contractors to provide the goods and/or services described herein. Contractors should read all materials carefully and note the due date. Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid opportunity. Bid responses will ONLY be accepted online via ISUBid. Please allow adequate time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline. --- Q&A --- Q1: 25 Wind / structural rating Requirement - At full extension, the mast shall be rated to survive a minimum of 50 mph wind un-guyed and 80 mph wind with the guy-wire kit installed, based on the specified minimum payload and a payload sail area of 5 ft². What is the specified minimum payload? Can you please provide the actual payload that will be installed when the mast needs to meet these requirements above at full extension? (At full extension, the mast shall be rated to survive a minimum of 50 mph wind un-guyed and 80 mph wind with the guy-wire kit installed, based on the specified minimum payload and a payload sail area of 5 ft².) A1: The portable base station trailer will host up to three radio units mounted across three sector pipes, with each radio unit measuring approximately 35.9" x 17.8" x 7.9" and weighing up to 100 lbs, for a minimum total load of 350 lbs. Submitted: 7/26/2026 07:41:03 PM (CT) Q2: Question 47: Cable management Requirement - Cable rings / conduit from antenna mount to shelter for RF and power cabling. What is required here referencing conduit from antenna mount to shelter for RF and power cabling? A2: The portable base station trailer will host up to three radio units mounted across three sector pipes, with each radio unit measuring approximately 35.9" x 17.8" x 7.9" and weighing up to 100 lbs, for a minimum total load of 350 lbs. Submitted: 7/25/2026 09:40:35 PM (CT) Q3: From ISU General Terms & Conditions, section 2 (f); states the following: Certification Regarding Sales and Use Tax. As required by Iowa Code §423.14A(3)(g), Contractor certifies it is registered with the Iowa Department of Revenue and collects and remits Iowa sales and use taxes as required by the Code of Iowa Chapter 423. Contractor acknowledges that if this certification is false or becomes false University may declare this Contract void. TSS is registered in Texas, and as such, shipment via common carrier means we will not charge sales tax since ISU is in Iowa. Question, does TSS have to register in Iowa as stated above? A3: You are responsible for ensuring you are collecting any applicable taxes. Regarding this clause, we are open to discussion about it if needed. Iowa State University is tax exempt and will provide certificate as needed. Submitted: 7/25/2026 08:37:20 PM (CT)
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